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Don't update your encrypted Windows PC unless you know your BitLocker password

October 2025 updates (KB5066835/KB5066791) can force some PCs into BitLocker recovery. Issue hits Intel Modern Standby PCs more; a 48-digit BitLocker recovery key may be required to unlock the drive.
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New BitLocker vulnerability exposes Windows 11 users to system breach

A newly discovered BitLocker exploit, targeting Windows 11, allows attackers to gain unrestricted access to file systems and manipulate system service ...

Microsoft fixes BitLocker recovery issue only for Windows 11 users

Microsoft has addressed a known issue causing some Windows 11 systems to boot into BitLocker recovery after installing the ...
PC World

BitLocker recovery bug in recent Windows updates could brick your PC

After installing one of the several Windows updates that were released on October 14th or later, many Windows users have reported being asked to reset their systems via BitLocker Recovery, which ...
WinBuzzer

Microsoft Fixes BitLocker Recovery Bug Only for Windows 11

Microsoft has fixed the Windows 11 BitLocker recovery bug in KB5089549, but Windows 10 and Windows Server admins still need ...